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What is Anmeldung?
Anmeldung is the mandatory city registration that every resident in Germany must complete within 14 days of moving into a new address. This is required by law.
You need this registration for:
- University enrollment (sometimes required)
- Opening a bank account
- Mobile phone / internet contracts
- Receiving your Tax ID (sent to your registered address)
- Applying for a residence permit
Where Do I Go?
Register at a Bürgerbüro (citizen's office). There are several locations in Munich:
- Ruppertstraße 19 (Main KVR location)
- Orleansstraße 50 (Haidhausen)
- Leonrodstraße 21 (Neuhausen)
- Hanauer Straße 56 (Moosach)
- Forstenrieder Allee 61a (Forstenried)
- Riesenfeldstraße 75 (Milbertshofen)
💡 Tip: Smaller offices outside the center often have shorter wait times.
Booking an Appointment
⚠️ Important: You ALWAYS need an appointment. No walk-ins allowed.
How to book:
- Go to muenchen.de/termin
- Select 'Bürgerbüro' (Citizens Office)
- Choose 'An- oder Ummeldung' (Registration or Re-registration)
- Select your preferred location and time
Pro tips:
- Appointments open 2 weeks in advance at midnight
- Set an alarm for 23:59 and refresh at 00:00 for best availability
- Try different Bürgerbüro locations - some have better availability
Required Documents
✅ Must bring:
- Passport (and visa, if applicable)
- Wohnungsgeberbestätigung - Landlord confirmation form
- This is MANDATORY - your landlord/dorm must sign it
- Without this, you CANNOT register
- Registration form (Anmeldeformular) - download from muenchen.de or get at office
📋 Good to have:
- Rental contract copy (optional but helpful)
What Happens at the Appointment
The process is straightforward:
- You give your documents
- Staff enters your data into the system
- You receive a Meldebescheinigung (registration certificate)
Keep this Meldebescheinigung safe! You'll need it for:
- Bank accounts
- Health insurance
- Residence permit applications
- Various contracts
After Registration
What you'll receive:
- Meldebescheinigung immediately at the office
- Tax ID (Steuer-ID) arrives by mail in 2-4 weeks
⚠️ Important: Make sure your name is on the mailbox to receive your Tax ID!
Next steps:
- Open a German bank account
- Get health insurance
- Apply for residence permit (if non-EU)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Helpful Resources
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